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Don’t let your wedding plans be an overwhelming task.
Start early and get some of the major decisions made;
the details will then fall into place.
Set deadlines and stick to them.
Make a list and check off items when completed.
Be sure to use a calendar.
Let planning your wedding be a special part of the event.

• Arrange for families to meet

• Select a wedding officiant and schedule premarital counseling sessions

• Buy a comprehensive wedding planner">

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  Don’t let your wedding plans be an overwhelming task. Start early and get some of the major decisions made; the details will then fall into place. Set deadlines and stick to them. Make a list and check off items when completed. Be sure to use a calendar. Let planning your wedding be a special part of the event. SIX MONTHS OR MORE AHEAD: Arrange for families to meet Select a wedding officiant and schedule premarital counseling sessions Buy a comprehensive wedding planner, organizer, or computer program Start a journal to record your day to day activities, thoughts, and feelings Announce engagement in local papers Decide style of wedding Set budget and establish priorities--you may want to consider a separate bank account to help keep track of spending Select a date--have alternate dates in order to coordinate availability of site, officiant, or vendors of choice Choose and reserve : Rehearsal/wedding/reception site confirm any policies concerning time restrictions, decor, photography; make necessary parking arrangements Wedding consultant the professional advice and access that a consultant offers can help save money and time Photographer Caterer/cake maker Florist Videographer Band/DJ/ceremony musicians Rental equipment (tents, tables, chairs) Transportation Hair Stylist/Makeup artist Select wedding director  - select someone that has experience in directing weddings and whose personality is happy while firm and confident Choose attendants Choose dress and accessories Plan honeymoon Consider wedding/honeymoon insurance Compile guest list FOUR TO SIX MONTHS AHEAD: Register gifts Order invitations, thank-you notes, napkins Book Calligrapher Select and purchase bride’s attendants attire including accessories Purchase or reserve groom’s, groomsmen’s and fathers’ attire including accessories Purchase wedding rings Choose/make/order favors Make/purchase gifts for wedding party Consider hospitality baskets for out-of-town guests Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests TWO TO FOUR MONTHS AHEAD: Discuss details with wedding vendors, provide detailed contact information, final time schedule, and directions to the sites Choose/purchase décor not provided by site/vendors Discuss service with officiant – if writing your own vows, do it now Select readers if needed and get material to them for review Have final dress fitting Try out hairstyles with headpiece Do a trial run of makeup Have bridal portrait made ONE TO TWO MONTHS AHEAD Finalize the wedding day schedule – include all details including events at reception Confirm details with all vendors Purchase guest book Have programs printed Mail invitations Send wedding announcements to local papers Send change-of-address information to post office Write thank-you notes as you receive gifts Review with each person in wedding party all important dates, instructions, and lodging/transportation arrangements Provide maps or directions for out-of-town guests Assign responsibilities to friends, family, and wedding party so that you won’t have any tasks to do on your wedding day Research legalities concerning your marriage in your state Obtain marriage license, usually from Clerk of Court in County seat where wedding will be held TWO WEEKS AHEAD Arrange seating plan, write place cards Secure persons for toasts, so they can prepare what to say Break in wedding shoes at home ONE WEEK AHEAD Pack for honeymoon Confirm travel arrangements Confirm seating arrangement Confirm transportation Prepare an wedding day emergency kit including: hairspray, scissors, safety pins, sewing kit, tape ONE TO TWO DAYS AHEAD Have a manicure and pedicure Give each member of the wedding party a gift and personal note Prepare/give notes/gifts to parents to thank them for them love and support WEDDING DAY Be sure to have marriage license available Remember to eat and drink Allow plenty of time to be ready at least one hour prior to ceremony Relax and enjoy every minute of your very special day. If things don’t go as planned, don’t worry. Let the day flow. Chances are that no one will even recognize that something isn’t exactly like you had planned it to be.
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